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http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Weingarten-to-add-30-story-tower-to-River-Oaks-10951133.php

On 12/23/2016 at 11:17 AM, ArchFan said:

I'm really looking forward to having decent sidewalks along Post Oak.  Hopefully, Westheimer and San Felipe east of 610 will also be improved.  

Of course, there will still be the Russian Roulette of walking under 610 to get there ... 

There has to be a way pedestrians can cross without worry. Maybe if all of our highways had some sort of bridge? Idk

I feel like this development is going to become a Rice Village shopping area over time

I went back and looked at TxDOT's "plan" and this whole idea would cripple the city for a nice long while. It would widen, not close the gap between the East End and Downtown. The Pierce Elevated would be demolished last and it is such a small segment compared to the hell many people, businesses, neighborhoods, etc, would have to go through before anything clears up. And even when it clears up, what have you accomplished??? This would be an absolute disaster for just a small section of covered freeway and a small section of the Pierce elevated demolished in return. Why not make access under 59 more inviting!? Do something with the space provided under the freeway! Double decker 45 and 59 like in other cities! So in summary, TxDOT is going to turn a crap load of dirt for people who can't find another way to get to work other than their cars!? Like give me a break. Those of us who live in the city have to cater to everyone else. I get around just fine on my feet. 

On 2/13/2017 at 5:05 PM, corbs315 said:

Had too much at Noveau Antique? You're in luck!

 

Seriously I don't understand how the east side of Midtown keeps getting this stuff.

This is actually a good development for the neighborhood. The reason the east side get's "this stuff" is because the majority of that side of the neighborhood is families. Now within that 3 to 4 block radius you have a dentist, a nice park, etc. IMO a development like this is better for the quality of life. In much the same way the new Crime Stoppers building serves a similar purpose. 

Had some good times in those apartments

5 hours ago, skwatra said:

 

Are you suggesting foul play? Last article I can find (from fall 2015) still says HFD was investigating. This is the one with a welder on the roof and high winds right?

Never heard the outcome, but early reports indicated it was an accident. There were people complaining about building near the cemetery but there will always be some group complaining about something with a development this big.

 

It would be interesting to see what came of the HFD report and subsequent dealing with insurance.

I wouldn't doubt it in this case.

These look so damn good

Yeah but every city enforces a degree of development it feels is needed for an area to have future potential growth. This is basically what the city is starting to enforce. They want to build out Midtown quickly but with lots of options for more retail in the future. 

From what I remember, this development was going to be built next to a cemetery. Basically the back porch of a few of the units would have been within a few feet of tombstones. People were upset but the develop kept going. Then the building burned down. 

Think about if the developer had just listened to what the people wanted. 

According to the Business Journal, they are closing 9 and opening 6 from what I read. I'm assuming 1 of the 6 is the new Midtown location. 

14 minutes ago, architrist said:

Is there any reason it looks like all the Whole Foods branding has been taken off the fence? 

It was taken off? I just walked past there and it was on

I was in shock to see that the planning commission actually made that request... Houston is changing for the better guys!

So glad this is going up. These types of projects spur more projects like this. It bothered me for the longest wondering when those buildings on that side of Midtown were going to start coming down for new development. 

I never said it would be smart to start this project with the way the econony is. Hell, I'd hold off too. My point is when he had plenty of time to decide and the market was strong what was holding him back then??? We all gave him grief then. So yeah the economy will pick up and things will get better, and the money will start flowing again. But from what they've shown, the state of the economy doesn't matter. We have developers still building in this city regardless. "At some point" doesn't sound encouraging and a push out date of 4 years from now doesn't either. That's all I'm saying.

4 minutes ago, swtsig said:

 

not to sound like an asshole or anything but you're a moron if you think Campo is sitting there calling all the shots. this is a publicly traded company with a board of directors and millions of shareholders. they have institutional partners, strong financing relationships and a slew of analysts examining every square inch of the market under a microscope. if i were him (or them as it were) i would take the EXACT SAME approach.

 

Camden doesn't exist as a charity to internet board members who simply want something nice to look at as they drive by on the freeway... it exists to make money. is Camden more conservative then most? no doubt. but they're not stupid. your rant OTOH.....

Then I guess we're all wasting our time caring then if that's the case. We're all wasting our time wanting great development as well. Whether we know the in's and out's is really irrelevant, because even if Campo isn't calling all the shots, something is seriously wrong with being able to pull the trigger on projects. And trust me I'm far from a moron when it comes to publicly traded companies. There is clearly a track record with not being able to finish projects as expected and not having enough reason to start a new one. Yet investor after investor is deciding to move forward regardless. There were no assumptions with my previous statements, those are plain facts.

4 minutes ago, Urbannizer said:

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2017/02/09/camden-mulls-timeline-for-downtown-houston.html

 

 

 

 

 

Idk what to say. This guy is a coward. He pushes everyone else to build build build, but when it comes to him he remains "bullish on downtown!" How in the )(&()$*&$(*@ do you remain bullish about downtown and not make a move! Makes ZERO sense!!! Then he has the nerve to say "at some point." I hope at some point he steps down from his position and allows someone who actually believes in this city to move forward. 

On 2/7/2017 at 11:41 PM, jmitch94 said:

So glad this is coming to fruition. A school like this in downtown is such a plus for the city imo. All these kids once they graduate will have spent up to four years in a downtown urban environment and I'm sure a lot of them will seek to stay there after graduation, or come back to downtown once they start making some money.  

Great point! This is so key in making the city more cohesive. 

Awesome news! I want this to be as successful as the mix has been. It will really connect the area along with the future Whole Foods and Midtown Park.

Just in case anyone is wondering Ay Te Miro means see you soon

This building adds so much to our skyline!

On 2/4/2017 at 11:56 PM, Urbannizer said:

Via Reddit:

 

That's not Houston is it??? jk lol 

That is huge for the neighborhood! Why can't every development look like this one or the one off Smith? That brick is awesome!